Sciencenter

 

ADDRESS: 601 First Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Mission : To inspire excitement for science through interactive exhibits and programs that engage, educate, and empower. Vision : Every young person is empowered to use science in shaping a better future. Values: As we serve our communities, the following will be critical to our success: Visitors: Provide opportunities for open-ended discovery and play in a clean, safe, and accessible setting. Innovation: Strive for new ideas, continuous improvement, and leadership in all that we do. Sustainability: Encourage the long-term stewardship of our environment, society, and economy through education and our actions. Community: Help our local community and the museum field by giving back in mutually beneficial ways. Excellence: Insist on high quality, scientific accuracy, efficiency, and integrity in all our activities. Staff: Nurture an environment that values staff and volunteers for their talents and contributions, while providing regular opportunities for professional growth.




Events at Sciencenter

Sat Sep 11th, 2010
Categories: Museums

Join Sciencenter educator John Alvarez de Castillo to learn about unique local animals such as the Three Spotted Newt, Red Back Salamander, and Wood Frog that have fascinating characteristics.

Tue Sep 14th, 2010
Categories: Museums

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story, Fresh Fall Leaves by Betsy Franco and make leaf-rubbing impressions!

Sat Sep 18th, 2010
Categories: Museums

Join Cornell's Women in Materials Science and Engineering to learn what it means to be “hydrophobic” or "hydrophilic" and explore how sand's properties can be changed to repel water!

Sat Sep 25th, 2010
Categories: Museums

? Join Sciencenter educator John Alvarez de Castillo to hear the (sometimes gross) story behind foods that we eat everyday and sample some of the foods that are discussed -- if you dare!

Tue Sep 28th, 2010
Categories: Museums

Tue Jun 1st - Wed Jul 18th, 2012
Categories: Museums

This permanent Sciencenter exhibition features a touch tank with live tide pool animals and exhibits about ecology, environmental science and conservation of water habitats.

Tue Jun 1st - Mon Jun 18th, 2012
Categories: Museums

Consisting of four kiosks with interactive computer games, the "Mars and Stars" exhibition features beautiful images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and introduces visitors to infrared imaging of planets and stars.


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